Noun
red-tagging (uncountable)
(Philippines) The (ad hominem) practice of branding, naming or accusing individuals or organizations critical or not fully supportive of the government's position as communists, leftists, subversives or terrorists in an attempt to discredit or suppress them; red-baiting
“The 17th IBPA is desperate to cover up its abuses against the people of Sitio Lagum and Cagayan, so they resort to red-tagging and coercion of public officials. Source: Internet
MANILA – Netizens threw their support to actresses Liza Soberano, Angel Locsin and 2018 Ms. Universe Catriona Gray against a military official’s red-tagging. Source: Internet
Noticeably, the usual targets of red-tagging are the most active, so called activists, conscientious, vocal, consistent, forceful and organized critics, regardless of their lawful standing in the society. Source: Internet
She was included in the posters that circulated in Bacolod on 2018 red-tagging activists as suspected communist rebels. Source: Internet
The new law “gives authorities legitimacy in further committing similar violations,” they pointed out, referring to the sustained red-tagging, threats and harassments from state authorities in their lines of work. Source: Internet
The University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) community on Friday said it would not allow red-tagging officials to enter the campus. Source: Internet